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End-on-end

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Example of blue end-on-end cloth. Scale shown in millimeters.

End-on-end (also fil-à-fil) is a type of closely woven, plain weave cloth created by the alternation of light and dark warp and weft threads, resulting in a heathered effect. The English term comes from the French "fil-à-fil", literally "thread-to-thread". It is most commonly woven from cotton or linen fibers. End-on-end is almost identical to cambric (also known as chambray), lacking only the calendering which gives cambric fabric its glossy appearance.[1]

Example of light blue end-on-end cloth with white stripes. Scale shown in millimeters.

End-on-end is typically woven using white thread with another color to create a fabric with a subtly heathered texture that, from a distance, appears as a solid color. Occasionally, variations are seen which use two colors of thread (instead of white). It may also be incorporated into a stripe pattern.

Uses

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End-on-end broadcloth is commonly used in dress shirts.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Unknown (2014-07-23). "Wide Eyes, Tight Wallets: 'Know Your Fabrics' - End-on-End". Wide Eyes, Tight Wallets. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
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